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Posted: 2013-10-25T20:40:53Z | Updated: 2013-10-25T20:41:36Z Still No Comment From Jay Z Following Barneys Racial Profiling Allegations | HuffPost

Still No Comment From Jay Z Following Barneys Racial Profiling Allegations

Jay Z Continues To Stay Silent On Barneys Situation
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BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 08: Jay-Z performs at NIA Arena on October 8, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Ollie Millington/WireImage)

Jay Z is keeping quiet despite the rising pressure from fans, celebrities and civil rights groups for him to end his partnership with Barneys New York following accusations of racial profiling.

The 43-year-old music mogul, currently in Sweden for his "Magna Carter" world tour, was peppered with questions from paparazzi and reporters.

But as the Daily News Reports , he did not respond.

One of his handlers is quoted as saying, Jay Z is not allowed to speak on this matter."

He goes on to add, Jay Z maybe will give an answer when the collection is launched at Barneys.

Jay Z's holiday collaboration with Barneys is set to launch on November 20th with items ranging from $70 to $33,900.

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